
White-bearded Antshrike
Biatas nigropectus (Lafresnaye, 1850)
17–18 cmLength26 gWeight
The white-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Brazil, Argentina
Where and when it's recorded
White-bearded Antshrike has been recorded at 22 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PE IntervalesBrazil630 records
- PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil190 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil156 records
More places
- PN Iguazú – Ruta 101Argentina76 records
- PN do Itatiaia – área geralBrazil54 records
- PP Cruce CaballeroArgentina48 records
- PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil45 records
- PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina28 records
- PN do Itatiaia – Trilha dos Três PicosBrazil27 records
- PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil27 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The white-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Argentina and Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the White-bearded Antshrike?
The White-bearded Antshrike is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 26 g.
Where does the White-bearded Antshrike live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil and Argentina.
When is the best time to see the White-bearded Antshrike?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the White-bearded Antshrike endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-bearded Antshrike as Vulnerable.
What does the White-bearded Antshrike eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the White-bearded Antshrike in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17–18 cm
- Weight
- 26 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 75 mm
- Tail
- 77 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Biatas
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